Ashfield vs Summer Hill (Inner West)
The verdict
Ashfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.27M versus $2.54M in Summer Hill (Inner West). Summer Hill (Inner West) has a shorter estimated CBD commute (22 vs 23 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ashfield rates higher (79 vs 66/100 in Summer Hill (Inner West)).
Scores
| Ashfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 |
| Transport | 97 | 97 |
| Education | 86 | 88 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,012 | 7,288 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,888 | $2,260 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.3% | 68.8% |
| Born in Australia | 45.4% | 64.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Ashfield High Growth · Summer Hill (Inner West) Stable
Property
| Ashfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.27M | $2.54M |
| Median unit price | $903K | $991K |
| House price YoY | -1.1% | -0.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $895 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 274 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 48 | 123 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 274 | 233 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,480 | 3,430 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,089 | 1,157 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashfield · Summer Hill (Inner West)
Transport
| Ashfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 95 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 23 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 140 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Ashfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 43 | 22 |
| Parks | 29 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 60 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 6.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.7 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.8 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Ashfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,012 | 7,288 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,460 | 7,557 |
| Projected 2041 | 31,342 | 7,435 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.54% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashfield or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Ashfield has the higher residential safety score (Ashfield 79/100 vs Summer Hill (Inner West) 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashfield or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Ashfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.27M versus $2.54M.
Which has better schools, Ashfield or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Summer Hill (Inner West) has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashfield 1089 vs Summer Hill (Inner West) 1157; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashfield or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Ashfield and Summer Hill (Inner West) have similar transport scores.
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